SIR - I agree entirely with Dave Brundle about red-bricked buildings (Letters, August 24). The building on Horton Park Avenue is ugly and sticks out like a sore thumb against natural stone houses about the area. I overlook this horrible building from
SIR - I must congratulate Mr D Hargreaves on his letter (August 25) regarding the extra taxes he pays for the running costs of his car. These educated people who attempt to run this country from their plush offices in Parliament, who run about in their
The drive to create a healthier society has never been more co-ordinated or pronounced. Attacks on overeating, alcohol consumption, lack of exercise and smoking have all been launched with gusto in recent years and most of us accept that many aspects
Bradford's historical archives are being relocated back to their original home - with one part of the collection being re-opened to the public today. For two decades Bradford-related documents dating back centuries have been stored by the West Yorkshire
SIR - M Wood's (T&A, August 25) argument about Muslims killing each other in countries such as Iraq and Afghanistan does have credence, but he also knows the answer to the statement he wrote, as too why the killings are happening in those countries too
A row between neighbours about a high hedge will become the first in the district to be ruled on by a Government inspector. Bradford Council tree experts were called to intervene in the row to decide whether a row of Leyland Cypress trees as high as
SIR - What rubbish Jean Paul Portas writes (Letters, August 27). Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan may be US allies but it is well known their governments do represent their citizens' views on Israel's right to exist and there are anti-Israeli plotters located
SIR - I agree with Shazad Parvez and the disbelief he feels towards local MPs in their recent criticisms of BBC newsreader George Alagiah and his concerns about segregation here in Bradford (T&A August 26). In denying such problems exist, the MPs are
A project aimed at helping women to develop skills in construction is proving so successful that some of the first graduates from the course have already secured jobs with construction companies. The WomenBuild project is operating across West Yorkshire
Liversedge 2 Newcastle Blue Star 2 Liversedge face a very testing journey tonight in an FA Cup replay that could have been avoided with more disciplined defending in the initial tie at Clayborn on Saturday. But even renowned prickly interviewee Eugene
Jarrow Roofing Bolden 5 Thackley 4 It was a fruitless journey to the north east as Thackley spent all their winnings from the extra preliminary round of the FA Cup on this follow-up trip and ended up losing out in a nine-goal thriller. There are those
Swinton Lions 54 Keighley Cougars 10 The travel sickness continued as Cougars' last chance of a win on the road disappeared amid a ten-try mauling. Keighley had lost all 11 away fixtures this season heading into yesterday's contest but hoped to end
Esher 35 Wharfedale 17 An away match against the National League Two promotion favourites Esher was not the opening fixture that Wharfedale would have wished for. They performed well enough, and came tantalisingly close at the end to snatching a four-try
SIR - How is it that money can always be found for youth activities in other parts of Bradford, but nothing whatsoever for Baildon? There is nowhere for the youngsters to meet now that The Hut' has been forced to close. Paul Marsh and Liz Simpson deserved
SIR - The article Power bill hikes cost Council £2m' (T&A, August 31) seems to show our Council tinkering when they should be transforming. Why is the Central Library the only Council building with solar photo-voltaic (PV) panels on it? Why is the Council
Nearly one year on from the devastating earthquake which struck parts of Kashmir and Pakistan, a Bradford charity is still helping the victims rebuild their lives. Many of the survivors remain living in makeshift shelters and tents and need help in securing
Brentford 2 Bradford City 1 It is easy to get a drink at Brentford. With a pub on every corner of the ground, you do not have to look far to drown your sorrows. Colin Todd must have felt like diving into all four boozers at the final whistle. And nobody
Steve McNamara has ordered his squad to improve fast or see any chance of holding on to their Engage Super League crown disappear. The Bulls chief was massively disappointed with the way his side folded at Wigan on Friday night but accepts it has become
Disappointed Dean Windass watched City's top-two hopes go with the wind and confessed: We blew it. The Bantams left blustery Brentford empty-handed after two goals in the final 15 minutes condemned them to a first league defeat since the opening day.
Bradford & Bingley 10 Manchester 18 The Bees were already missing two key men in Barry Clark and Neil Spence going into this fixture but were forced to make a hasty reshuffle right on kick-off as centre Stuart Dixon succumbed to a groin injury. The
Taxi drivers have threatened strike action after a scathing attack on some "appalling" driving standards by the leader of Bradford Council. The call came as the Telegraph & Argus learned that nearly 700 fines were handed out in a year disciplining drivers
University students have played a key role in developing fledgling' firms across the district. Fifteen undergraduates spent the summer working with small to medium-sized enterprises as part of a national scheme. The Shell Step programme, developed by
Eight years ago, Harden Foods employed seven people and concentrated on producing shortbread out of its small base on the Hockney Road Industrial Estate. Today the company has a work-force of more than 200, turns over £8 million and includes Tesco, Morrisons
Morrisons' new chief executive, Marc Bolland, was today starting his first week in charge of the grocer. Reporter Mark Casci spoke to industry experts and commentators on what will be the main issues for the new chief executive. News of Marc Bolland's
Bradford singer Chenai Zinyuku, below, was forced to pull out of performing at Party in the Park yesterday after it was claimed her drink was spiked with a date rape drug the night before. The X-Factor runner up, who had been looking forward to performing
Back to School. The words have been rammed down parents' throats for at least six weeks. Some shops started promoting their back-to-school wares the week the kids broke up. What I find amusing is that year-after-year parents go through the same motions
Twenty years ago Bradford Council's ruling Labour Group tore itself in two over its adopted policy of non-harassment of gipsies/itinerants/travellers. Terminology was all-important; in those days the word you used was thought to define your political
In 1846, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert moved into Osbourne House on the Isle of Wight. In 1893, Beatrix Potter told the Peter Rabbit story for the first time. In 1962, England beat Germany 5-1 in a World Cup qualifier. 25 Years Ago From the Telegraph
Leek Town 1 Guiseley 1 The frustrating start to the season continued for Guiseley as they were held to a draw at Leek Town despite dominating most of the UniBond Premier Division contest. Guiseley have lost just one of their five fixtures but have not
Goole Town 5 Bradford Park Avenue 3 Avenue did not make it over the first hurdle in the FA Cup as they were dumped out by rampant Goole in a high-scoring match. The almost gale force wind meant it was never going to be a classic encounter but it is
Eccleshill United 2 Glasshoughton Welfare 1 The only local side to definitely book their place in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup over the weekend was Eccleshill United, who came from a goal down to overcome NCE Premier Division rivals Glasshoughton
Farsley Celtic 0 Moor Green 1 A man-of-the-match display by Moor Green goalkeeper Daniel Lewis saw him single-handedly prevent Farsley getting anything from a game they deserved to win handsomely. Had Lewis made one outstanding save of the quality he
Bradford's statistics for fatal and serious road crashes have got safety experts baffled. The district bucks the national trend for when most fatal and serious road traffic collisions happen. In other areas of the UK, they take place on Friday evenings
Yorkshire Phoenix saw their last seven wickets topple in the space of 24 balls for only 12 runs at Scarborough yesterday as they lost to Kent Spitfires by 62 runs. At 172 for three, their young side still had a chance of overtaking Kent's 244 for six
Skipper Tahir Khan hailed his side's team ethic as Bowling Old Lane were crowned Division Two champions without a ball being bowled on Saturday. The complete washout means Lane cannot now be caught at the top and sees them return to the top flight for
Host professional Brian Rumney was impressed with the high standard of play as a stunning 66 saw Kevin Harper clinch the Europro Tour event at Hollins Hall. Harper, from East Devon, came through the field on the final day to win the PrimeTime Recruitment
After years of searching Steven Redmonds is to finally get the chance to get to know his long-lost father - thanks to the Telegraph & Argus website. Steven, 44, has never known his dad, although he saw him once, aged 12. Since then the image has been
The NHS in Bradford has teamed up with the private sector to run healthy living sessions in the workplace. Coral Windows is the first company to sign up to the programme being run by health promotion workers from Bradford and Airedale Primary Care Trust
An estimated 20,000 spectators who attended the Pulse Party in the Park and Music at Myrtle events in Bingley were rewarded for their endurance at the weekend. On both Saturday evening and yesterday afternoon, torrential rain drenched spectators but
The damp and miserable August was a big disappointment to sun worshippers, but good news for lovers of fungi. The warm, wet weather has sparked into life a bumper crop of mushrooms, which fungi followers believe could be one of the best. Already people
The prospect of Yorkshire's match against Middlesex reaching an exciting climax at Scarborough on Saturday was dashed by bad weather which washed out the entire final day's play. Light rain during the morning gave way to a torrential early afternoon
